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Further reading and useful websites

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If you would like to find out more about information literacy follow the links to the resources listed below.

Integrating information literacy into the curriculum

A booklet written by the Centre for Outcomes-Based Education and the Library, which is primarily aimed at module teams but also focuses on supporting those developing and teaching skills content of modules.

The Information Literacy website

A collection of useful links to further information about information literacy, including standards and position statements, papers, research and organisations.

Information skills in higher education: a SCONUL Position Paper

Statement on Information Literacy from the UK Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL)

Myths and Opportunities

An article by a leading UK information literacy expert, Sheila Webber of Sheffield University, on the challenges posed by information literacy.

Developing Good Academic Practices

OU site (on Moodle) aimed at students, featuring sections on plagiarism.